Senior Mechanical Engineer, Unit Cell R&D
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Job Summary
Energy storage is the most exciting area in energy today. Massive amounts of energy storage arerequiredif renewable energy is to take its rightful place on the electric alternative to the most common type of battery lithium-ion because the battery technology that works so well in our pocketsdoesntwork as well at the grid scale; it wears out limitsuse andeven catches fire.
Manufactured as a standardized product in a factoryInvinitysvanadium flow batteriesdontdegradewontcatch fire and can beoperatedcontinuously from full charge to full discharge forkilowatt-hours of its modular battery systems in 82 projects across 15 countries - more than any other company in the the largest flow battery systems in the U.S. Canada Australia and the UK and are supported by the UK Infrastructure Bank the U.S. Department of Energy and some of the worlds leading institutional investors.
A compelling product and recent funding putInvinityin a position to grow dramatically as it addresses the global imperative for stationary energy storage. Join us as we help transform renewable energy into a stable and dependable contributor to the transition to net zero.
Invinityhas operations in the UK Canada the U.S. Australia and China and trades publicly in the UK on AIM and AQSE and in the U.S. on OTCQX. For more information about us visit our webpage.
SENIORMECHANICAL ENGINEER UNIT CELL R&D
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer Unit Cell R&D reporting to the Manager Unit Cell R&D you will lead the development of next-generation unit cell and stack components forInvinitysenergy storage systems. You will translate requirements into robust manufacturable designs make key technical decisions and collaborate across disciplines to improve performance reduce cost and enhance product durability. The role encompasses materialsselectioncomponentdesign manufacturing process development prototype qualification and support for the transition ofnew technologiesinto commercial production.
Role & Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of unit cell and stack components for next-generation vanadium flow battery systems.
Select and qualify materials in collaboration with cross-functional materials chemistry and engineering teams.
Develop andoptimizemanufacturing and assembly processes including injection moulding plastic welding bonding and related production methods.
Define specifications source suppliers and qualify prototype components and assemblies.
Manage external suppliers and development partners through design prototyping and qualification phases.
Design and develop test cells fixtures and experimental methods to evaluatecomponentand stack performance.
Plan and execute performance durability and reliability testing of unit cell and stack components.
Contribute to design reviews risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product performance manufacturability and cost competitiveness.
Mentor junior engineers andprovidetechnical guidance across projects.
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelors orMasters degree in Mechanical Engineeringor a related discipline.
5 years of mechanical product development experience in batteries fuel cells automotive industrial equipment or related industries.
Strong foundationin mechanical design structural analysis fluid dynamics thermodynamics and heat transfer.
Experience developing products for manufacture using low- and high-volume production processes including machining forming injection moulding and plastic welding.
Experience designing sealing solutions for batteries fuel cells or other fluid-handling systems.
Hands-on experience designing building and commissioning prototype mechanical systems fixtures and test equipment.
Advancedproficiencyin 3D CAD design and modelling preferably usingOnshapeand/or SolidWorks.
Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Experience with energy storage technologies flow batteries fuel cells or related electrochemical systems is considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative technology development environment.
Registered or eligible for registration as a . or EIT with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).
Eligible to work in Canada.
Project management and supplier management experience are desirable.
Required Experience:
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About Company
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